Tire size/ transmission wear question

[Erik Jenkinson]

Im nearly finished my rebuild . I would like to replace the tires on my m1009 with either 32 11.5 15 or 33 12.5 15. Do I need to be concerned with my tranny burning up, or having issues getting off the line too slow? What other issues might I encounter? Rub? Im thinking about getting BFG All Terrains. I spend nearly all my time on pavement. Any thoughts?

 

[porkysplace]

Big tires tend to wear out wheel bearings out faster

 

[ODdave]

The ball joints would be the bigest concern. I would put the best ones you can buy in there while you have it apart. I dont belive you will see any other noticable wear.

 

[markg]

Im nearly finished my rebuild . I would like to replace the tires on my m1009 with either 32 11.5 15 or 33 12.5 15. Do I need to be concerned with my tranny burning up, or having issues getting off the line too slow? What other issues might I encounter? Rub? Im thinking about getting BFG All Terrains. I spend nearly all my time on pavement. Any thoughts?

09's were born with 10-15 but you cant buy them anymore, they are now 31-10.50. with the 3.08 ratio they will run the speed limit just fine. i have see 32-11.50 under the truck and they look good also and probably will not cause undo stress on the steering components. downside is a little slower off the line, and the speedomter is off by 10%.

 

[duchiem1009]

I have 315/75/16 on my M1009 with the 3.08 gears, I do not know if the pump has been turned up. I have great pick up and no problem cruising down the freeway. But I'm switching to 3/4 tons soon. Imo you'd be fine with 33's..